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Political Heavyweights Hit the Road as Bihar Phase 1 Concludes

As evening fell on Tuesday, the last official whistles of campaigning sounded across the 121 seats in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections. More than 3.75 crore voters are expected to decide the fate of 1,314 candidates at 45,341 polling stations.  Full blown rallies and street showdowns defined the mo...

Strongman Rhetoric in Bihar Campaign Sparks FIR Row Ensues

A fiery moment in the lead-up to the Bihar assembly elections has turned into a legal and political flashpoint. Lalan Singh, Union Minister and senior member of the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)), has ignited controversy after calling on party workers to keep opposition leaders locked in their homes on polling day. A vide...

Congress Leader Tharoor’s Dynastic Politics Critique Triggers Storm

In New Delhi, veteran congress leader Shashi Tharoor stirred up fresh turbulence within his party by openly criticising dynastic politics and calling for a move toward meritocracy. In doing so, he aimed the mirror at his own party’s legacy of leadership by lineage.  Tharoor argued that inherited power under...

Truck Rampage on Jaipur Highway Kills 12

A horrifying chain-collision on Monday afternoon shook the busy Sikar Road in Jaipur’s Harmada region, when an empty dumper truck lost control and ploughed into several vehicles, leaving at least 12 people dead, and many more wounded.  According to the local authorities, the incident occurred around 1 pm ne...

Political Fishing Trip Backfires Tej Pratap Sharp Jab

In the run-up to the upcoming assembly elections in Begusarai, Rahul Gandhi decided to dive into local culture literally. He joined fishermen in a pond, wading in to catch fish by hand and with nets, as part of his campaign efforts.  What followed, however, turned the moment into fodder for political jabs. Tej Pr...

No Time For Ram Temple PM Modi Slams Opposition Holiday Clips

In a pointed rally speech in poll-bound Bihar’s Saharsa, Narendra Modi sharply criticised the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Indian National Congress for their alleged dismissive attitude towards revered Hindu festivals and sacred sites and juxtaposed that with their attendance at global get-togethers and celebra...

Devotee Rush Turns Fatal at Venkateswara Temple Stampede

In a solemn morning at the Venkateswara Swami Temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, what was meant to be a day of worship and devotion turned into a scene of pandemonium. On the occasion of Ekadashi, a day revered in Hindu tradition, thousands of devotees arrived to offer their prayers and seek bles...

Why Love for Muhammad and Mahadev Should Coexist Harmoniously

In recent weeks, a slogan reading “I Love Muhammad” surfaced on campuses in India, stirring significant debate and resulting in dozens of arrests. The slogan first appeared in connection with celebrations marking the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, and its appearance particularly just before student elect...

Haryana Leap to Fully Digital Land Registration System

In a significant move towards modernising its land administration, the Haryana government announced that from November 1, all land registrations will go completely paperless. This shift, as revealed by the revenue department under the guidance of Sumita Misra (Financial Commissioner – Revenue), is being hailed as...

Honouring India Unity PM Modi Tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Ekta Diwas

On the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, a day celebrated for honouring national unity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, to paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Parade events was going on as the Prime Minister joined prayers and offered floral respect to Patel, who i...